Unit Secretary (P/T) - Day/Eve

Description

Part time 32 hrs.; Four 8-hour shifts rotating between Days and Evenings, and every other weekend; 7a-3:30p and 3p-11:30p

Required: High School Graduate or equivalent

Summary:

To provide combination secretarial, computer data entry, reception and clerical duties at the direction of the Administrative Nurse Manager or Designee.

Responsibilities:

1. Transcription of Physician's Order's and computer skills.
2. Prepares, maintains and forwards records in an accurate and timely manner. 
3. Communicates effectively and courteously with patients, visitors, and coworkers within the scope of his/her responsibilities. Identifies unit and self when answering phone. 
4. Follows all identified policy and procedures in carrying out unit assignments i.e., postings, work sheets, maintenance of data and knowledge of medical terminology. 
5. Monitors, orders and oversees maintenance of equipment and supplies in a proper, orderly and cost-effective manner. 
6. Enters all assignments into the Navicare system; Enters the Nash data every 4 hours and reviews the previous 24 hours of data for accuracy on day shift; Supports unit by assisting with call bell response according to unit standard, following hierarchy; Completes unit safety rounds, including checking name bands, signage, and emergency equipment. 
7. Performs other duties as assigned. 
8. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Other Information:

Required: High School Graduate or equivalent. Previous secretarial/computer experience preferred with Windows based computer system. Hospital or other health care setting experiences.
Minimum Experience: zero to six months
Desired: Working knowledge of medical terminology

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 362

Department: General Medicine 1

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $16.50 - $27.67 Hourly